Endoscopy
From the Journals
Cold forceps on par with cold snare polypectomy for tiny polyps
The TINYPOLYP trial finds cold forceps polypectomy non-inferior to cold snare polypectomy for complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps...
AGA Tech Summit
Endoscopic ultrasound survives the sharks at AGA Tech Summit
A cheap, portable device may benefit surgical centers and improve access in low-resource settings.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA recommends switch to partially or fully disposable duodenoscope models
The agency has updated its April 2020 guidance after postmarket surveillance found partially or fully disposable models can cut the risk of...
From the Journals
Will serrated polyp detection rates be the next CRC metric?
Higher detection rates were associated with a significantly decreased risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer.
From the Journals
Short DOAC interruption curbs bleeding after cold snare polypectomy
A new study explores the effects of stopping DOACs on the day of colonoscopy on the risk of delayed and immediate bleeding after polypectomy.
From the AGA Journals
Cryoballoon ablation demonstrates long-term durability in BE
Despite its utility, few data are available to describe the durability of the cryoballoon ablation’s effects for Barrett’s esophagus.
From the Journals
Can colorectal ESD succeed in outpatient settings?
Endoscopic submucosal dissection may yet escape the inpatient setting in Asian countries and find widespread adoption in the West, too.
From the Journals
RFA has long-lasting protective effects in esophageal cancer
A 10-year report from the United Kingdom shows the benefits are durable for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
Conference Coverage
Anesthesia care team may be quicker for GI endoscopy
New data show the efficiency gains of monitored anesthesia care over nurse-administered sedation, but both approaches have pros and cons.
From the AGA Journals
Single-use duodenoscope is cost effective in ERCP
The EXALT Model-D beats high-level disinfection of reusable devices among patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.